The Clown

by Charles Mingus

The Clown cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1957
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:37
  • Community rating: 4.58/5 from 8 ratings

Artists on this release: Dannie Richmond, Shafi Hadi, Jimmy Knepper

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A powerful and raw expression of anger and pride, this album features one of Charles Mingus's signature works, 'Haitian Fight Song.' It also introduces the pivotal, long-lasting partnership between Mingus and the dynamic drummer Dannie Richmond.

Genres

Descriptors: classic, theatrical, narrative, ensemble, witty

Tracklist

  1. Haitian Fight Song (12:02)
  2. Blue Cee (7:50)
  3. Reincarnation of a Lovebird (6:33)
  4. The Clown (12:12)

Credits

  • Charles Mingus - primary artist, bass, composed by, compiled by
  • Dannie Richmond - drums
  • Jean Shepherd - narrator
  • Wade Legge - piano
  • Larry Hiller - recorded by, engineer
  • Jimmy Knepper - trombone
  • Curtis Porter - tenor saxophone
  • Tom Dowd - engineer
  • Nesuhi Ertegun - producer

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